Client Secretariat Administrator Intro
We have a great opportunity for a Client Secretariat Administrator to join our Client Secretariat team, on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, in our Darlington office (hybrid-based).
Who we are
Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest-established pension funds.
Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.
To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture, and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page.
The role
Within this role, you’ll help to deliver high-quality service to Trustees, Pensions Committee members, third-party groups of Trustees, and other stakeholders, whilst adhering to best practice corporate governance.
You’ll be accountable for coordinating and managing meeting papers, reviewing casework submissions, logistical arrangements, assisting with the production of meeting minutes, and overseeing election and balloting procedures for committees. You’ll also assist with facilitating Trustee Knowledge and Understanding (TKU) Training for Committee members, maintaining databases, and collating statistics to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Railways Pensions Committees, Management Committees, and the Trustee Board.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
The person
We’re looking for someone with a good level of computer literacy and competence in MS Office packages (including Word, Excel, and Outlook). You should have some experience in producing written documents and working to meet deadlines or SLAs.
You should be passionate about doing a good job, focused on providing high-quality outputs, and taking ownership and accountability for your work. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders of all levels and resolve issues.
You will need to be flexible and collaborative with your colleagues, enabling the team to deliver on challenging deadlines when required. You’ll receive extensive training, support, and opportunities to grow your skills. If this sounds like you and you’re eager to learn, we’d love to receive your application!
Our values of integrity, community, and alignment guide our behaviour. They influence our decisions and relationships with others. You will actively demonstrate these values, helping to create a safe environment, prioritising the community's needs, and aligning with the best interests of our members.
What we can offer you
Rewarding you
* Competitive salary (depending on experience)
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Generous annual bonus plan
* Membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement providing a pension for life and a lump sum at retirement based on your service and pay
* 4x Life Assurance cover
* Colleague referral scheme
Health & Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee assistance programme
* Health cash plan
* Eye care vouchers
* Flu vaccination
Lifestyle
* Support for hybrid and flexible working, including generous family leave (12 months full pay maternity leave, 6 months full pay paternity leave)
* Buy and sell holidays
* Give as you earn scheme
* Paid volunteering days
* Flexible half-day leave
* Electric vehicle leasing
* Cycle to work scheme
Next Steps
Please apply via the apply button or visit our Careers Page by 18th May.
Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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